Appointment Definition & Meaning
appointment
- noun
- the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
- a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date"
- (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
- a person who is appointed to a job or position
- the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointment in the treasury"
- (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment; "she allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment"
"Appointment" in song lyrics
See how appointment is used in real songs:
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"But Mister Smits, I slept through my appointment"
Aesop Rock — Battery -
"You wanna meet me ho, don't beep me, make a goddamn appointment"
Ant Banks f/ Bad N-Fluenz — Pimp Style Gangstas -
"Irkin me, for an appointment"
The Beatnuts f/ Willie Stubz, Swinger — Muchachacha
Words that rhyme with appointment
Usage tips for "appointment"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appointment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appointment to find words that pair well.